[Biggirl]

Consider purgatory the suburbs or Heaven. Those souls are on their way home. It is NOT an insult to the CROSS. It CONFIRMS the IMPORTANCE of the CROSS.

[RoosterRedux]

I like the way you describe it. I can imagine that is true.

But if the Blood of Christ washes away our sins...why are suburbs necessary instead of a direct connection with our Lord.

One wonders if this isn't merely a medieval concoction to derive revenue from indulgences.

The Lord actually never spoke of such a thing as purgatory. It is a human invention...and I don't trust humans (or myself).

[Iscool]

Consider purgatory the suburbs or Heaven. Those souls are on their way home. It is NOT an insult to the CROSS. It CONFIRMS the IMPORTANCE of the CROSS.

The idea of purgatory destroys the purpose of the Cross...More specifically, it destroys the reason Jesus died on the Cross...

So tell me, why did Jesus die if you still have to pay for your sins???